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Party at the Palace

From the Bridgwater Mercury, first published Thursday 31st Jan 2008.

A SPARKLING night at The Palace Nightclub in Bridgwater saw an acrobat twirl from the roof, a drag act perform classic cabaret and a juggler amaze crowds on Saturday (January 26).

The venue's tenth anniversary festivities brought hundreds of revellers flocking to the popular nightspot and few could have been disappointed by the entertainment on offer during a packed programme of events.

Pirate stilt walkers stalked through the crowd and a young magician brought close up magic, performing tricks under the noses of the audience.

Acrobat Gemma then wowed the crowd with a daring routine, combining hoops and silks to work her way from the roof of the nightclub down to the floor.

On stage, juggler Steve Arnold conducted a faultless routine, somehow managing to keep his balance and his clubs up in the air during his ultra glow juggling show.

Drag queen Amber Dextrous also stepped into the stage spotlight for two performances, cracking jokes and singing songs during the confident routines.

An audience of both young and old watched the impressive range of acts a decade after The Palace first opened its doors - demonstrating that ten years on, the venue is still going strong.

Owner Clive Lilley said: "It was a fantastic night - we were really pleased with the turnout. There was a mix of old and young people, and a great atmosphere in the club.

"All the acts were good and Gemma (the acrobat) was incredible - we might use her again for our R and B night."

Clive also told the Mercury the Palace would be under going some changes in the near future.

"We have a designer coming tomorrow and will be having a refurbishment sometime after Easter," he added.

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